The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterA music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers

Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-booksLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

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• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·Scientists captured footage of a rare deep-sea creature never seen before
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to offer more sizes to be more inclusive
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.